Tech Tips, Tricks and Guides
Windows Explorer Not Responding or Stopped Working? 13 Ways to Fix
May 21st, 2021 by Dilum Senevirathne
Plus several advanced things to try
Sticky Notes on Windows 10: Using Them the Right Way
May 20th, 2021 by Ryan Dube
Will help you boost productivity and organization
How to Fix a Windows 10 PC That Won’t Sleep
May 20th, 2021 by Mahesh Makvana
Sorry, yelling at it won't help you
How to Fix “Media Is Write Protected” in Windows
Write protection is a feature that intends to prevent users from accidentally deleting or altering data on a disk or other storage devices. Unfortunately, sometimes Windows refuses to work with […]
How to Fix a Pfn List Corrupt BSOD
A very tricky error to solve
Windows 10 relies on an index called the Page Frame Number (PFN) database to distinguish between free and allocated portions of physical memory. It consists of multiple lists—Active, Standby, Modified, […]
What is USB Selective Suspend on Windows 10 and How to Disable It
Helps you to save battery power
Windows 10 has several built-in features that reduce power consumption. There’s a system-wide Battery Saver, a Power troubleshooter, USB selective suspend, and more. These features help to extend the battery […]
How to Delete Apps on Chromebook
We'll show you 6 different ways
There are many reasons why you’d want to remove applications from your Chromebook. It could be to free up storage space, declutter the device, or to simply get rid of […]
Fix “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” Error in Windows
Try working your way down this list of fixes
Do you repeatedly come across a “You’ll need a new app to open this ms-windows-store” error while attempting to use the Microsoft Store in Windows 10? While this usually happens […]
How to Fix an OBS Black Screen Capture Error
So your fans can see you again
One of the most popular live streaming applications out there is OBS Studio (commonly just referred to as OBS). However, a common problem that people have who use it for […]
How to Lower CPU Usage on Windows 10
Just in case you are overworking it
The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is at the core of any computing device and is responsible for fulfilling any instructions you give it. When those resources are strained, apps may […]
Why Wuauserv Causes High CPU Usage and How to Fix It
You may have corrupt system files
Many Windows system processes are considered essential for running a safe and fully working PC. Wuauserv is arguably one of the most important—this service (also known as the Windows Update […]
Print Screen Button Not Working in Windows 10? How To Fix It
Plus shortcuts that also work for Mac
The Print Screen button can easily capture your screen in Windows 10. PrtScr is one of the most well recognized keys on a keyboard and it’s a function that everyone […]
What is a Firewall and What’s Its Purpose?
Plus we'll tell you when it was first used
Whether on your own system or in crime dramas with a cybersecurity element, you’ve no doubt heard the term “firewall.” Your firewall is an important part of your computer’s security […]
How to Insert a Watermark in Word and Google Docs
Protect your intellectual property and prevent theft
Adding a watermark to images or documents before posting them online is a good way of preventing intellectual property theft and demonstrating ownership of a document. This step-by-step guide explains […]
How to Force Your Browser to Open a Link in a New Tab
Using only your keyboard, mouse, or trackpad
Most links on websites open in the same browser tab. You probably don’t mind that too much. But if you’ve yet to finish with the current web page, prefer getting […]
Windows 10 Mail App Not Working? 10 Ways to Fix
Quickly "stamp" out any issues you have
Windows 10’s Mail app usually works fine but occasionally, you might encounter issues ranging from not being able to sync emails to the app crashing as soon as it’s opened. […]
How to Troubleshoot a “Power Surge on USB Port” Error on Windows 10
An unusual but not impossible situation
If you see a “power surge on USB port” notification appear when you’re using a USB device on Windows 10, don’t immediately panic. The word “surge” may seem troubling, but […]
How to Configure Remote Desktop Through Router
Make sure ports are open and forwarded
If you’re looking to connect to your Windows PC from a remote location, there are several ways to do it. For instance, you could tunnel VNC over SSH, allowing you […]
Settings Dialog Won’t Open in Windows 10? 10 Ways to Fix
Very important to take care of right away
The Settings app is crucial to configuring and managing the various aspects of Windows 10. You need it for everything from uninstalling apps, tweaking device-related settings, to installing operating system […]
How to Set a Password for an External Hard Drive
Don't forget to protect it as well
Your phone and computer are most likely secured with a PIN, password, or biometric authentication, right? It’s also good practice to protect your storage device, especially if it contains confidential […]